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jberry's Dingleberry Expo Trailer

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by jberry813, Aug 2, 2013.

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  1. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    have you considered running that center tube all of the way back to the hitch area? recovering just the trailer from the hitch shackle isn't a big deal, but if you have to have someone recover you from the trailer with the truck still attached, you could bend that back section in a heart beat.
     
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  2. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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  3. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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  4. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    I thought about it...originally. But I think it's unnecessary. None of the production trailers I've seen run that tube all the way down.

    On top of that, my bumper is 1/8" thick with the recovery point nestled in the middle with 1/4" plate gussets top and bottom which is far beefier than any of other ones I've seen. It would take a a hell of a lot of force to bend it.

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    Yes masta.

    :cool:
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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  6. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    Custom body work/damage ARB rear locker Bumpers Shocks Other parts Tires and Rims Air tank fully plumbed into truck "Golf ball mod"
    Needs moar cowbell!!!
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    Can't decide if the tongue should be longer or not. Always a tradeoff.

    Looks good so far.
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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    Paraphrasing, but I'm gonna use this!
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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    Water tank showed up and it is bad ass.
    Nearly perfect dimension wise. 21 gallons. Internal baffles every 18". And it was only $100.

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  10. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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    where from Jason ???
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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  12. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    hooking air or a pump to it for showers, or is is just going to be gravity fed for drinking/cooking?
     
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  13. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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  14. Aug 12, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    So jealous of all the epicness that is going on. Keep up the good work man
     
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  15. Aug 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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    Looking good though.
     
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  16. Aug 12, 2013 at 7:51 PM
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  17. Aug 13, 2013 at 8:50 AM
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    You are making some serious progress! I have a feeling this is going to he one of the better homemade trailers. I'm looking forward to watching this develop.
     
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  18. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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    So the axle that I received was not the axle I ordered. Dimension wise it was correct, but it had standard spindles instead of Super Lube spindles. And I'm lazy and absolutely despise packing wheel bearings. I mean I'll pack them the first time so I know they are good, but after that...too lazy. The vendor is sending me a new axle (hopefully the right one) so I'm without axle at the moment. Fortunately I was able to do all the mock up work I needed with the other axle.

    In other news, I had an afterthought. And that was trailer light wiring. I didn't really want wires hanging off the bottom of the trailer, even loomed. So...a couple of holes in the frame and with the help of a fish tape, I got the majority of the actual trailer wiring threaded.

    I'll be using these small sealed LED's for side markers.

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    And these sealed LED lights for tail/brake/turn signals. The outer trim is about 1/4" too wide to fit the 3" frame, but nothing some quick work with a cuttoff wheel won't fix.

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  19. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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    Looking great Jason!
    Now I have waaay more catching up to do :rolleyes:, I have enough stuff to do on my truck already without you putting more ideas in my head
     
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  20. Aug 13, 2013 at 6:08 PM
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    Nice! those are the flush mount LEDs?
     
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